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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Leads Yoga Day Celebrations In Capital
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh led thousands in practicing Yoga at majestic Rajpath with Rashtrapati Bhawan in the background on the 5th International Day of Yoga here today. Prime Minister, accompanied by Minister ofState  Ministry of AYUSH& Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad YessoNaik led the nation from Ranchi in Jharkhand in celebrating the spirit of Yoga.
Addressing enthusiastic yoga practitioners, including scores of children Raksha Mantri said Yoga Day has become historic date for human civilisation. It is playing pivotal role in getting the whole world together and people from Tokyo to San Francisco are welcoming the morning sun rays through Yoga.
Shri Singh while praising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his cultural diplomacy said, unprecedented 177 nations supported Yoga Day resolution in the United Nations. He allayed the fears of that Yoga belong to any religion. It transcends religion and is for whole humankind. He pointed out that even Islamic countries supported the resolution which itself proves that point.
Minister of Environment, Forest &Climate ChangeandInformation &BroadcastingShri Prakash Javadekar, Goa Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant, Sikkim Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang, Minister ofState Ministry of CultureandMoS I/C Ministry of Tourism Shri Prahalad Singh Patel, Delhi Lt Governor Shri Anil Baijal and host of other dignitaries participated in practice of Yoga on the occasion.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.18% GS 2024’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.57% GS 2033’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.16% GS 2050’.
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.18 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.57 per cent Government Stock, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.16 per cent Government Stock, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on April 30, 2020 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on April 30, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on April 30, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on May 04, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM urges people to take part in quiz based on 25th September 2022 'Mann Ki Baat' on NaMo App
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged people to take part in quiz based on 25th September 2022 'Mann Ki Baat' on NaMo App. Shri Modi also said this month's Mann Ki Baat covered topics ranging from wildlife to the environment and from culture to India’s rich history.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"In the recent #MannKiBaat programme, we covered topics ranging from wildlife to the environment and from culture to India’s rich history. There’s an interesting quiz on the NaMo App which I urge you all to take part in."
PIB Headquarters
Gold worth Rs. 28.63 lakhs and Foreign Currency worth Rs. 8.8 lakhs seized by Customs At Chennai Airport
On Sunday night based on information one Ragumad Ali, 42, Mohamed Abdullah, 27, both from Ramanathapuram arrived from Colombo by Air India flight AI 274, were intercepted at exit. On search of their person seven bundles of gold past three and four respectively, were found concealed in rectum, were recovered. On extraction 721 grams of gold valued at Rs. 28.6 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act.
Monday early morning based on information one Mohammed Jinna, 30, of Chennai, who was bound for Dubai by Indigo Airline flight 6E65 was intercepted after he had crossed immigration. On search of his person 10000 Saudi Riyals were recovered from his trouser pocket. On search of his hand bag 30000 Saudi Arabian Riyals and 2100 US Dollars were found concealed inside. Total currency valued at Rs. 8.88 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962 read with FEMA 1999.
Further investigation is in progress, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Anna International Airport, Chennai.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- Over 130 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 93,733; lowest in 555 days
- Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.27%; Lowest since March 2020
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.36%; Highest since March 2020
- 9,525 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,40,89,137
- 8,439 new cases in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 65 days
- Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 24 days
- 65.06 cr Total Tests conducted so far
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
1st High-Level Committee Meeting for Paris Olympics 2024 chaired by Union Sports Minister; representatives from IOA and MYAS attend
The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , Shri Anurag Singh Thakur along with Minister of State , MYAS Shri Nisith Pramanik chaired the first High- Level Committee Meeting for Paris Olympics 2024 today.
The meeting which was attended by representatives from MYAS, the Sports Authority of India , and the Indian Olympic Association  discussed in detail the roadmap to the Paris Olympics that is to take place next year and also took an update on the preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou this year.
Talking about the meeting, the minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said, “constant efforts are being made to make sure that our Athletes perform well at the Asian Games and that India gives is best-ever performance in Hangzhou this year. Our MOC  members have been having bi-weekly meetings and teams have been in touch with the Athletes on a regular basis to check in on the progress and make sure everything is on track. Today’s assessment meeting was on that and all stakeholders that were present today agreed that this Asian Games, India would have its best-ever performance. Be it the government, or the athletes, all are working towards making sure that no stone is left unturned in being prepared for these Asian Games.”
The Asian Games are set to take place from September 23rd to October 8th in Hangzhou, China this year, while the Olympic Games are scheduled to take place from 26th July 2024 to August 11th, 2024 in Paris, France next year.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister greets people on Cheti Chand
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people on Cheti Chand.
Shri Modi said in a tweet:
“Greetings on Cheti Chand, particularly to the Sindhi Community. May the special blessings of Lord Jhulelal always remain upon us. I pray that everyone’s wishes be fulfilled in the coming year.”
Ministry of Defence
Maiden successful flight-test of DRDO’s indigenous Power Take off Shaft conducted on LCA Tejas in Bengaluru
Maiden successful flight-test of Power Take off  Shaft was conducted on Light Combat Aircraft  Limited Series Production  - 3 aircraft in Bengaluru on March 14, 2023. The PTO shaft is indigenously designed and developed by Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment , Chennai of Defence Research and Development Organisation .
The PTO shaft, which is a critical component in the aircraft, will support the requirements of future fighter aircraft & their variants and offers competitive cost & reduced time of availability. With this successful test, the DRDO has achieved a greater technological feat by realisation of complex high-speed rotor technology which only few countries have achieved.
The PTO shaft was designed with unique innovative patented ‘Frequency Spanning Technique’ which enables it to negotiate different operating engine speeds. The light weight high speed, lubrication free PTO shaft transmits higher power between aircraft engine gear box and Aircraft Mounted Accessory Gear Box while accommodating misalignments that arise in the drive line.
Aeronautical Development Agency, Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification, Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited teamed along with CVRDE to achieve this feat. The PTO shaft technology has already been transferred to Godrej & Boyce, Mumbai and Lakshmi Technology and Engineering, Coimbatore.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented the DRDO, PSUs and the Industry, saying that the successful realisation of PTO shaft is another major milestone towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat stated that the success showcased the country’s research capability and will actively support the test aircraft programmes.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s Greetings on Chhath
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on Chhath Festival.
In a tweet, Shri Modi wished that may ‘ChhathiMaiyya’ grant happiness, prosperity and vitality of the Sun God to everyone.
Ministry of Defence
India & Oman renew MoUs on military cooperation & maritime issues
India and Oman renewed the Memoranda of Understanding  on military cooperation along with its annexure as well as on maritime issues on May 20, 2021. The signing ceremony of MoU on military cooperation was held at the Ministry of Defense, Muscat. The document was signed by Secretary General of Ministry of Defense, Oman Dr Mohammed bin Nasser Al Zaabi and Ambassador of India to Oman Shri Munu Mahawar.
The MoU on cooperation on maritime issues was signed at the Maritime Security Centre by Commander of Royal Navy of Oman, the Head of Maritime Security Committee, Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser Al Rahbi and Shri Munu Mahawar.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President condoles the demise of legendary thespian Shri Dilip Kumar
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has expressed his profound grief over the demise of legendary thespian Shri Dilip Kumar.
Condoling the death of Shri Dilip Kumar, the Vice President said that his death had created an irreplaceable void in the field of cinema. Recalling the versatility of the exceptional actor, Shri Naidu said, "Although known by the sobriquet ‘Tragedy King’, the legendary thespian was one of the most versatile actors & essayed a variety of roles from social dramas to romantic hero with equal felicity."
Noting his contribution to the world of cinema, Shri Naidu said, "Some of the greatest actors in Hindi cinema acknowledge his immeasurable contribution to their understanding of the varied skills of acting."
Recalling some of his iconic roles, the Vice President said that some of his roles in films like Amar, Naya Daur, Ganga Jumna, Madhumati and Ram Aur Shyam remain etched in memory. "The natural actor is universally seen as an institution in himself & credited with bringing method acting to Indian cinema," he added.
The Vice President conveyed his condolences to the family members of Shri Dilip Kumar and his legions of fans in India & abroad.
Ministry of Defence
INS Tabar at Port Stockholm, Sweden
INS Tabar, as part of the ongoing Overseas Deployment, entered Port Stockholm on 30 Jul 21. This is the first visit of an Indian Navy Ship to Stockholm in nearly two decades. The ship was received by Brig Gen Peder Ohlsson, Deputy Chief of Royal Swedish Navy and Group Captain Pankaj Mittal, Indian DefenceAttache  at Sweden. Subsequently, Deputy Chief of Royal Swedish Navy visited the ship and was presented a Guard of Honour onboard. During the walk around, he was explained about the key functionalities of the ship. While extending a warm welcome, he conveyed that Tabar visit to Stockholm would only consolidate the long standing ties between the Indian Navy and the Royal Swedish Navy. Captain Mahesh Mangipudi, the Commanding Officer  presented him with the ship’s crest on completion of the visit.
The Commanding Officer, INS Tabar accompanied by DA, called on MrTanmaya Lal, the Ambassador of India to Sweden and Latvia at the Indian Embassy in Stockholm. The CO briefed the Ambassador on the ship’s current deployment and presented him the ship’s crest. The Indian Ambassador during his visit to the ship on 31 Jul 21, conveyed his appreciation for the role played by the Indian Navy in safeguarding the maritime interests of the country, diplomacy through Port Visits and in undertaking HADR tasks as and when needed.
The CO also called on the Commandant of Stockholm, Col Thomas Karlsson at the Royal Palace. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a Guard of Honour by the Royal Guard. The Commandant and the CO held discussions regarding the current deployment and other issues of mutual interest.
A reception for limited guests, adhering to all COVID protocols; was hosted by INS Tabar on 30 Jul 21. Maj Gen Jonas Wikman, Deputy Chief of Joint Operations of the Swedish Armed Forces was the Chief Guest. He was appreciative about the Indian Navy Ship visit to Stockholm and added that the two Navies have considerable potential to partner in combating common maritime concerns.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM reviews preparedness on Coronavirus
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has reviewed the preparedness on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus.
“Had an extensive review regarding preparedness on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Different ministries & states are working together, from screening people arriving in India to providing prompt medical attention.
There is no need to panic. We need to work together, take small yet important measures to ensure self-protection”, Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Launch of New, Impactful, Immunity Boosting Products From The Forest Fresh, Organic Range on Tribes India
Continuing to expand its product range and make it more attractive, while enabling millions of tribal enterprises access to larger markets, Tribes India has added 46 more new tribal products, mainly in the Forest Fresh and Organic range, into its catalogue this week. TRIFED has added a large number of immunity boosting products, produce in the Forest Fresh and Organics range and tribal arts and handicrafts to its Tribes India range in the last month. All the new products introduced in the past few weeksare available in 125 Tribes India outlets, Tribes India mobile vans and also on online platforms such as the Tribes India E-marketplace  and e-tailers.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED said, “Tribes India endeavours to impact and transform tribal lives and improve their livelihoods.Go Vocal for Local Go Tribal is the mantra that TRIFED goes by as it works in benefitting tribals and improving their livelihoods across the country.Introducing these new products sourced from tribes all over India into the range is yet another step in this direction.
Sourced from different parts of the country, among theproducts launched today, include healthy tasty cookies in various flavours such as coconut, til, almond, besanand butter, made by Oraon tribes of Jharkhand. 10 products in the organics products range have been sourced from the Malayali tribe in Tamil Nadu. These include organic whole bajra, organic horsegram, organic millet biscuits, organic millet rice varieties, turmeric powder and a herbal soap. From the Khond tribes of Odisha, 5 products have been sourced this week. These include organic agarbattis made from sal resin, organic methi powder pounded by more than 300 tribal women from Odisha, sunthi  powder, dhania powder and panchphutana . Natural, forest fresh honey direct from the Maria, Mudia and Gond tribes of Chhattisgarh have also been included. This honey is pure and has no added ingredients. Van Tulsi Honey, which has been certified is a highlight of today’s launch. Other products includeDesi ghee, turmeric essential oil, and desi rice and sweet potato chips. 6 products were included from the state of Rajasthan. These are essentially herbal products, amla juice, and khajur basket and saunf. From Ahmedabad, 10 Ayurvedic products have been included. These include Amalakki powder, harda powder, rasayan powder, brahmi powder, Ashwagandha powder and Amrutha. All these are immunity boosting, organic produce sourced from various tribes of Gujarat.
Go Vocal for Local Go Tribal is the mantra that TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs goes by as it works in benefitting thetribals and their livelihoods across the country. The recently launched Tribes India e-marketplace, India’s largest handicraft and organic products marketplaceshowcases tribal produce and handicrafts, making them accessible to customers across the country.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy conducts Goa Liberation Diamond Jubilee Seminar
Veterans felicitated at the seminar
Goa, 14 December 2021
A seminar was organized by Goa Naval Area at Raj Hans auditorium, Dabolim on 14 December 2021 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the liberation of Goa. The seminar was attended by eminent speakers and senior delegates from the military as well as the academia.
Shri PS Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Goa, was the Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session. Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area, delivered the welcome address, setting the tone for the proceedings.
Delivering the keynote address, the Governor appreciated the Navy's initiative of delving into the history of the liberation of Goa, and pointed out that such deliberations are needed to enhance awareness in the public, especially the youth, on the sacrifices made by previous generations, including the armed forces, in nation building.
Addressing the seminar, Vice Admiral AB Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command brought out that the growth of Goa and the Indian Navy in the region has been synonymous, the liberation happening simultaneously with commissioning of INS Vikrant, the first aircraft carrier of Indian Navy, and the Navy's effort in developing Dabolim airfield into a full-fledged air station.
The first session featured a broad analysis of sea power in liberation of Goa by Rear Admiral SY Shrikhande . This was followed by an expose on the role of Indian Army in the liberation of Goa by Brigadier AS Sawhney and Colonel Manvendra Nagaich of the 2 Signal Training Centre, Goa.
The second session saw an interesting mix of papers, starting with "Goa's Struggle for Freedom: Azad Gomantak Dal and Gunpowder Resistance" by Dr Seema S Risbud, Associate Professor, Dept of History, Goa University. Commodore Johnson Odakkal  spoke on the geopolitical context and national churns of Goa liberation, bringing out a Malabar connection. The seminar ended with an overview of post-colonial Goa and its political economy of transformation presented by Parag D Parobo, Asst Professor of History, Goa University.
Papers of both sessions sparked discussions on history, liberation and development of Goa. All discussions were moderated by Commodore Srikant Kesnur, Director, Maritime Warfare Centre, Mumbai.
The Governor also felicitated veterans of the Goa liberation effort on the occasion.Veterans Manipurath Bhaskaran Nair, Ex Chief Electrical , Durga Bux Singh Chauhan, Ex Chief Air , Honorary Sub Lieutenant Kansraj Sharma, NM  were felicitated.VK/SRT/DR
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Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of CPSEs.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded 'In-principle' approval for strategic disinvestment in select CPSEs as per the details below:
 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. 
 Strategic disinvestment of Government of India shareholding of 53.29% in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd  and management control thereon) along with transfer of management control to a strategic buyer.
 Strategic disinvestment of BPCL's shareholding of 61.65% in NRL along with transfer of management control to a Central Public Sector Enterprise  operating in the Oil and Gas Sector.
 Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. 
Strategic disinvestment of Government of India shareholding of 63.75% in Shipping Corporation of India Ltd along with transfer of management control to a strategic buyer.
 Container Corporation of India Ltd. 
Strategic disinvestment of Government of India shareholding of 30.8%  along with transfer of management control to a strategic buyer.
 Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited 
Strategic disinvestment of Government of India shareholding of 74.23% in THDCIL along with transfer of management control to an identified CPSE strategic buyer, namely, NTPC.
 North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited 
Strategic disinvestment of Government of India shareholding of 100% in NEEPCO along with transfer of management control to an identified CPSE strategic buyer, namely, NTPC.
Strategic disinvestment of CPSEs will be undertaken through already established procedure and mechanism.
Benefits:
The resources unlocked by the strategic disinvestment of these CPSEs would be used to finance the social sector/developmental programmes of the Government benefiting the public. The unlocked resources would form part of the budget and the usage would come to scrutiny of the public. It is expected that the strategic buyer/ acquirer may bring in new management/technology/investment for the growth of these companies and may use innovative methods for their development.
Background:
In 2015, the Government reinitiated the policy of strategic disinvestment in order to open up sectors for private enterprise to bring efficiency in management that would contribute to general economic development. Finance Minister, in her budget speech of 2019, had also announced that in view of current macroeconomic parameters, more CPSEs will be offered for strategic disinvestment. Strategic Disinvestment is guided by the basic economic principle that the Government should discontinue its engagement in manufacturing/producing goods and services in sectors where the competitive markets have come of age, and such entities would most likely perform better in the private hands due to various factors e.g. technology up-gradation and efficient management practices; and would thus add to the GDP of the country.